Modern Physics, 3rd edition By Kenneth krane

Tuesday, February 25, 2014 By Anonymous

Modern Physics, 3rd edition - Kenneth krane

This textbook is meant to serve a first course in modern physics, including

relativity, quantum mechanics, and their applications. Such a course often follows

the standard introductory course in calculus-based classical physics. The course

addresses two different audiences: (1) Physics majors, who will later take a

more rigorous course in quantum mechanics, find an introductory modern course

helpful in providing background for the rigors of their imminent coursework

in classical mechanics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism. (2) Nonmajors,

who may take no additional physics class, find an increasing need for concepts

from modern physics in their disciplines—a classical introductory course is not

sufficient background for chemists, computer scientists, nuclear and electrical

engineers, or molecular biologists.

Necessary prerequisites for undertaking the text include any standard calculusbased

course covering mechanics, electromagnetism, thermal physics, and optics.

Calculus is used extensively, but no previous knowledge of differential equations,

complex variables, or partial derivatives is assumed (although some familiarity

with these topics would be helpful)

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